Description
This creamy smoky chipotle sauce combines the heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the cool tang of sour cream and fresh lime juice, enhanced by a blend of garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Perfect as a dip, dressing, or complement to grilled meats, tacos, and roasted vegetables, this sauce adds bold flavor with an easy, quick preparation.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and prep by measuring each item, juicing the lime, and draining any excess sauce from the chipotle peppers.
- Combine in Blender: Add the sour cream, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt into a blender or food processor.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed to fully incorporate all ingredients.
- Adjust Consistency and Flavor: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to reach desired sauce thickness and fine-tune the flavor by adding more salt, lime juice, or adobo sauce if necessary.
- Store the Sauce: Transfer the sauce into a clean glass jar or an airtight container.
- Chill: Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stir the sauce before use and enjoy it as a dip, dressing, or condiment with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Adjust the chipotle peppers based on your preferred spice level.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with a plant-based alternative.
- This sauce complements grilled meats, tacos, roasted vegetables, and as a flavorful spread for sandwiches.
